Absorbent article and method for making an absorbent article

A process for making an absorbent article (10) comprising

• a liquid permeable topsheet (26),
• a liquid impermeable backsheet (28),
• an absorbent core (30), and
• an acquisition and distribution system (38) comprising an acquisition and/or distribution layer;
• wherein the absorbent core (30) is provided between the topsheet (26) and the backsheet (28);
• the acquisition and distribution system (38) is provided between the topsheet (26) and the absorbent core (30);
• wherein the acquisition and distribution system (38) comprises one or more acquisition and/or distribution layers;
• wherein the process comprises the step of:
• a) applying one or more monomeric acids to the acquisition and/or distribution layer in an amount such that acquisition and/or distribution layer exhibits an Acid Equivalent value of from 0.050 mmol/g to 6.000 mmol/g, or from 0.100 mmol/g to 3.000 mmol/g, or from 0.150 mmol/g to 2.000 mmol/g, or from 0.180 mmol/g to 1.000 mmol/g, or from 0.200 mmol/g to 0.850 mmol/g, or from 0.220 mmol/g to 0.500 mmol/g according to the Acid Equivalent method disclosed herein;
• wherein the one or more monomeric acids are applied to the one or more acquisition and/or distribution layers of the acquisition and distribution system (38) prior to the acquisition and distribution system (38) being provided between the topsheet (26) and the absorbent core (30).